Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 24, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to approve the next phase of the CAN Strategy, covering 2025 – 2030. The refreshed CAN strategy sets out a clear path for how the council will approach its target of becoming operationally net zero by 2030. The plan further maps how the council will play a leadership role in helping all of Stockport become carbon neutral by 2038. It also sets out how we will ensure council services and communities in Stockport can become more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Content: The Cabinet has considered a ‘refresh’ of Stockport Council’s CAN strategy which aimed to cover the next 5-year period and has given approval to the new ‘refreshed’ One Stockport Climate and Nature Strategy (2025-2030).

Alternative options considered: None.